Jay Schottenstein is the is the Co-Vice Chairman of the Board of Axxes Capital. Mr. Schottenstein is currently Executive Chairman and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO), Chairman of Schottenstein Stores Corporation, Chairman of American Signature Inc., and Executive Chairman of Designer Brands, Inc. (NYSE: DBI). He is also Chairman of is the Co-Vice Chairman and sits on the board of Albertsons Companies.

Throughout his 40-year career, Mr. Schottenstein has been recognized by civic and cultural institutions for his philanthropic giving. He and his wife Jeanie founded the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Foundation, which grants funding to organizations in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and throughout the world.

Mr. Schottenstein graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a bachelor’s degree from the Kelley School of Business.